crochet and knit hearts today. I used patterns and made up patterns for many different sizes of hearts to put into a bouquet for my sister, display on my entertainment center and give as gifts to family. Different yarns were used, just any white, pink, red, or purple I had on hand. Sometimes I used sequin thread held together with the yarn for sparkle.
I attempted a crocheted seahorse from Ana’s site http://Www.littlecrochetfarm.com It was supposed to be mini, but I think mine was at least 6 inches in length. I did use worsted weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The main pink yarn was Hobby Lobby Yarn Bee Soft Secret in the soft pink colorway. The rest…
No, it’s not Tweety! It is Woodstock. From the beloved cartoon, Peanuts. Knitted with the yellow I received in a kit for a turtle for Christmas from Bill. I used US 0 knitting needles and I put wire in the legs and tail. This pattern is from a special addition to a magazine issue, Knit…
Today’s toy is the knitted winter mouse by Jean Greenhowe. Using Hobbii’s rainbow 8/4 cotton, Sheepjes catona, and size 2 needles, this was a joy to make. Love making toys that are Christmas themed. The thing she is holding is a package.
Today’s toy is a crocheted loaf cat. Design by No Catchy Name. Using Bernat blanket yarn and a 4.5 mm hook, this was fun to make. I used another pattern for the eyes and used friendship bracelet cotton for the eyes and nose. The notes are on my Ravelry project page. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/loaf-cat
I had some green yarn in three colors and I had the mustard color, so I decided to try making a turtle. I started with the shell, increased to 30 and then increased to 36 in front loop only, then two rounds sc, then the crab stitch. Then I picked up for the belly of…
Today’s toy is a crocheted bunny. He was crocheted while I took pictures for the design. I have published the design for Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/kelly-nalley-designs/915886 and Love Crafts. The price is $1. Holding two strands of worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook, the bunny sits on its own even without stuffing. I wanted to…
